1. Taking on injuries like a warrior, possibly hitting multiple game winners and giving out 40 point performances to remind the haters that half of you is still better than two of them.

2. Sucking up pain and still going hard despite the pain.

1. Despite a index finger, back spasms, minor ankle problems, and a pinky finger that wasn't allowed surgery to heal correctly, Kobe Bryant Kobe'd through his injuries, supporting his team until finally receiving another, more serious, ankle injury. Realizing that Kobe'ing through it was no longer rational, he finally allowed himself rest.